PELE helped the revived New York Cosmos unveil their new kit and sponsorship deal with Emirates Airline amidst reports that former Spain international Marcos Senna is to join the club.

Pele, 72, featured for the Cosmos during their original run in the old North American Soccer League along with other ageing greats such as Franz Beckenbauer.
Though the side folded in 1985, they will return to the NASL – now the USA’s second tier league beneath Major League Soccer – this summer with Pele as honorary president.
The deal with Emirates will see the airline company feature on the front of the famed green and white shirts produced by Nike, and also makes them a founding partner of the club in their reboot season.
“This is a big day for the future of the New York Cosmos,” Pele said. “It’s wonderful to be part of such a pre-eminent football family.
“New York has a rich tradition of sport, and Emirates proudly supports some of the world’s top teams, including AC Milan, Hamburg, Arsenal, Olympiacos and Paris Saint-Germain, plus the recently announced shirt sponsorship of Real Madrid,” said Nabil Sultan, a vice-president at Emirates.
“Therefore, choosing to support the relaunch of the Cosmos back to this amazing city was an obvious choice.”
Cosmos begin their second life when they commence their campaign on August 3 against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and former Villarreal and Spain enforcer Senna may be with the club by then.
Widespread reports Stateside claim the 36-year-old Brazil-born midfielder, who was voted player of the tournament for Euro 2008 after helping Spain lift the trophy, will be unveiled as a Cosmos player over the coming days. (Eurosport)